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10/07/2009
Graham Commended At Employment Awards
Construction contractor Graham has picked up a top employment award.
The firm was highly commended at the Irish News' workplace awards, in the 'Right Place to Work' category.
Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey congratulated all the winners for their success in placing a strong emphasis on individuals, and their positive contribution to the Northern Ireland workplace.
He said it was "wonderful" to see the Workplace & Employment Awards going from strength to strength.
"More businesses and organisations recognise the need to up skill their existing workforce so they can make the most of new opportunities," said Sir Reg.
Mark Prentice, General Manager, Firmus Energy, presented the 'Right Place to Work' award in the large organisation category to Christelle Martin, Internal Communications Manager for Graham.
The award was achieved for the company's training and development opportunities for staff, commitment to local charities and community groups, supporting the use Fairtrade products and its overall response to environmental issues.
Others shortlisted in the large organisation category included Ikea Belfast, Henderson Group, Northern Bank and Sainsbury's Supermarkets.
(PR/JM)
The firm was highly commended at the Irish News' workplace awards, in the 'Right Place to Work' category.
Employment Minister Sir Reg Empey congratulated all the winners for their success in placing a strong emphasis on individuals, and their positive contribution to the Northern Ireland workplace.
He said it was "wonderful" to see the Workplace & Employment Awards going from strength to strength.
"More businesses and organisations recognise the need to up skill their existing workforce so they can make the most of new opportunities," said Sir Reg.
Mark Prentice, General Manager, Firmus Energy, presented the 'Right Place to Work' award in the large organisation category to Christelle Martin, Internal Communications Manager for Graham.
The award was achieved for the company's training and development opportunities for staff, commitment to local charities and community groups, supporting the use Fairtrade products and its overall response to environmental issues.
Others shortlisted in the large organisation category included Ikea Belfast, Henderson Group, Northern Bank and Sainsbury's Supermarkets.
(PR/JM)
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